Legendary Oldonyo Lengai

3 Days Oldonyo Lengai Climbing Safari

Tanzania

3 Days

$ On Request

Easy to Moderate

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overview

Climbing Oldonyo Lengai (Trekking Ol doinyo lengai) is an extremely and awesome experience, get to the top of the active volcano witness the lava flows ash and smoke coming from the vent. Located in northern Tanzania in the Southern shore of Lake Natron, Oldonyo Lengai is among the few Carbonate Volcano in the world. The Oldonyo Lengai Volcano has been encountering occasional volcanic eruptions for quite some years something which made the indigenous people of the area to call it the Sacred home of God who signalled her anger with eruptions and drought.

Oldonyo Lengai climbing starts at midnight to reach the summit when the weather is cold and cool and climbers reach the summit at the early morning time. The total climbing kilometre is 40 which includes the ascent and descend. For a physically fit person, the ascent may take him about 6 – 9 hours and the climber should frequently take water to avoid dehydrations.

A 3 Days Oldoinyo Lengai Climbing Tour can also combine with a several-day safari to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park.

Arrive: Arusha, Tanzania

Depart: Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

  • Experience beautiful landscapes while spotting incredible wildlife that you have never thought possible.
  • Enjoy the cultural authenticity as you visit Bushman at Lake Eyasi & trek with Masai the Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain.

itinerary

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Depart Arusha at 08:30 hrs to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive Lake Manyara and continue with the game drive till evening. Lake Manyara National Park is the home to different species of marine birds and mammal including the tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at Twiga Campsite.

Depart Lake Manyara to Oldonyo Lengai Via Engaruka ruins. The Engaruka ruins is one of the important archaeological sites along the East African Rift Valley. These ruins famed for its irrigation and cultivation structures. After a visit to Engaruka ruins Proceed with the journey to Oldonyo Lengai. Dinner and overnight at Kamakia Camp. At the midnight wake up and start the climb of Oldonyo Lenga guided by the local Maasai guide. Reach the summit early morning as descend to the camp.

Breakfast in the camp and drive to Lake Shore to see the mass of flamingos. Lake Natron is the only breading site for flamingos in East Africa. In the afternoon start the journey back to Arusha.

Accommodations

Twiga Lodge & Campsite is located in Mto wa Mbu, about an hour and a half from Arusha. Twiga is a popular stopover along the road to numerous Northern Circuit tourist attractions due to its vast facilities and picturesque surroundings.

Twiga Campsite

Days 1 (1 night)

Kamakia Camp

Days 2 (1 night)

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